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December 4, 2014

I made these crystalized ornaments yesterday with the boys…and even though it’s totally unrelated to sewing I thought it was worth a share because they are so.dang.cool. Perfect craft for my science loving kids.

You can find the recipe here (just water, Borax, and pipe cleaners!), or another great tutorial here. They are surprisingly durable and so pretty on the tree…just don’t let your kids eat them. ;)

I still need to make Sophie a stocking (yes this is her 3rd Christmas!) so tonight I’m going to hunker down and make one. Her only request was pink…red’s a dark shade of pink right? Right.

I can totally relate to staying up late making gifts! I like making small wall hangings for Christmas…Those reading pillows sound like a great idea! And the stocking is beautiful – will check out the tutorial.

Love, Love, Love, those book pillows! I have never seen anything like it. Thank you for the stocking pattern. I don't do much with Christmas, since the children left home, but I'd like to make one for my hubby and myself. Thank you!

My favorite Quilty thing to make: a quilt! That's almost the only thins I do make. Somehow I can't get my act together to sew anything else, but I do knit socks and scarves – again, I'm stuck on those two items, and don't really knit anything else.But good for you, the ornaments are way cool!

Allison, you put in such funny personal asides – I used to stay up late and get so much more done than I did during the day ! The decorations are wonderful. My youngest daughter is a 3rd yr chemistry major at university but I'll bet she'll want to make them with me. I have your book and thank-you for reminding me about the book pillows, my neighbor just had another granddaughter on the weekend.

These are so cute. Maybe I will have to try them with my kiddos. But I've really appreciated your stocking tutorial this season. Already made 6 stockings, and used your method, because it's brilliant!

I just love your blog. It's simple, uncluttered, and lovely pictures. Excitedly awaiting the patterns I bought from your store this past weekend. I meant to leave a comment with the order, but the thing I really appreciated about your patterns (besides them being adorable) is that you write them in sizes other than a throw size. I love making quilts FOR BEDS – that can be used over and over. Gradually making 1 for each of my kids, and I really appreciate that about your pattern writing. =)

Love those – unfortunately it's pretty much impossible to buy borax in france (mail order only and last time the postage cost more than the product) Do you know of anything that could work as a substitute?

Love Love all your cute ideas! Gotta make the ice crystals when my grandsons spend the weekend soon – they'll love it! Gee, I need more time, but hope to do your cute book pillows too! Soooo glad you shared these ideas with us! Thank you and Happy Holidays!

We all need more time!! Gotta be better organized next year, but somehow, I run out of time! Made these cute ornaments with my grandsons and they loved it! Read "Snowflake Bentley" – a wonderful book and even though they are 5 and 6 yrs old., they loved it!

Book pillows – love them and will need to make for birthdays!! Happy Holidays!

Just had to pop back in and tell you my niece Audrey and I had such a good time making these ornaments together. I made a couple more spiral trees myself later cuz it was so fun. Love how twinkly they are on the tree too. Funness!!! Thanks for sharing the info. My fave present to make is giant fleece floor pillows and pajammie's for the kids.My fave ornaments are old style clothes pins my kids painted like Santa and Mrs. Claus when they were little and they made lots of other people too so I set them on branches on the tree and they look so cute standing up everywhere. :)Hope your Christmas was wonderful and the New Year Healthy, Happy and Fun!!!